Time Barbarians of the 1980's in Time

One this episode of high adventure, Ty Fighter and T-Bone finds themselves hurled into the crackles of time and find themselves locking helmet horns with June 1981. Topics in this episode include:WE'RE IN A RECESSION!Ty Fighter confuses Suzanna Hoffs with Suzanne VegaDid you know before ACT II microwave popcorn debuted, there was an ACT I?Kibbles n' Bits, Kibbles n' Bits, Gotta have more Kibbles n' BitsFirst Wave of Kenner Empire Strikes Back figures hits shelvesU.S. Air Force attempts to shoot down a missile with a FREAKING LASERVelvet Sky is bornThe Curious Case of Ron SettlesBarbra Walters asked the most insane question to Kathrine HepburnU2 makes their US television debutJames Earl Ray gets a little prison justicePaige Pipkin stuns the 1981 Scripps National Spelling BeeCDC is starting to recognize a rare form of cancer in young gay menWalton Mountain FALLS to the YanksCheech and Chong's Nice Dreams is releasedNight Flight premieres on USA NetworkA passenger train kills 800 people in IndiaThe arcade game CENTIPEDE hits the streetsIsrael shits on Iraq for no reasonThe very first true step towards gun control in Martin Groves, IllinoisNatalie Portman graces planet Earth with her presencethe curtain closes on the Muppet Show LaserDisc hits store shelvesBoy falls in wellMLB STRIKESClash of the Titans hits theatersRAIDERS.OF.THE.LOST.FUCKING.ARK Queen Elizabeth assassination attemptCharles Manson interviewed for the first time since his incarcerationNO NUKES concertOklahoma botches yet ANOTHER executionUSS Ohio launchesClassic lineup of Pink Floyd performs the Wall for the final timeStealth Fighter F117 test flightsAIDS officially recognizedSandra Day O'Connor serves on the US Supreme CourtCannonball Run hits theatersDisney re-releases Herbie Rides AgainSuperman II flies into theaters13 year old Celine Dion makes her first television debut in Canadaa horrible day for mountain climbingSteely Dan breaks upJohn McEnroe loses his mindMark David Chapman shocks the courtroomThe James Bond flick For Your Eyes Only debutsCharlie's Angels solves their final caseWomen avoid the draftStripes. Bill Murray in Stripes. That is allThe Great Muppet CaperFirst paintball game is played. Shocking Arnold Schwarzenegger linkThe RAPTURE didn't happenTerry Fox diesNuclear bombs vs. Jerry Lee Lewis Tell a friend!

This month is chocked full of serial killings and hijacking- Trigger Warning! On this episode, the boys are sent back to infiltrate the Swedish Bikini Team. Hijinks ensue...Topics includeThe release of Friday the 13th part II #JasonvorheesSeason finale of Dallas season 4Frequent Flying becomes the normSpain infected with Toxic Oil SyndromeRadio show Rockline premiers in Los AngelesRussian cosmonauts spot a floating barbell in spaceAsian artist draws ire by winning the Vietnam War memorial competitionJerry Seinfeld performs on television for the first timeLove summer camp films? The Burning premieresResults from the Battle of the Network StarsThe Midtown Slasher apprehendedNBC's Salute to MotherhoodBob Marley diesRelease the BUTTHOLE CUT #buttholecutPope John Paul II shot! No word on if his back pockets survivedDiana Ross leaves MotownChina gets its first FEMALE Head of StateKill and Kill Again!Harlem Globetrotters land on Gilligan's IslandSCTV tries to top SNLThe first newspaper article about AIDS runsNY Islanders win the Stanley CupLegend of the Lone Ranger hits the cineplexEight is Enough foldsThe Ripper Crew from Chicago kills and kills againSpider-Dan strikes again!!Roger Wheeler is MURDEREDJohn Waters Polyester is released in ODORAMABuster Douglas begins his boxing careerFrom the Tablet of Ty Fighter Moment in HistoryTy Fighter shills a CD. Buy it

Huzzah! The boys fid themselves once again hurled through the fizzures of time and space, this time belched right into the bowels of April 1981. Walking amongst the mortals, the fellas lock into a couple of Lean Cuisines, and lemon Nestea. Topics in this episode:Skittles make their US debutNeil Diamond's America hits the top 40'sThe Go-Go's sign to IRS recordsAustralian Jim Bailey attempts the dumbest stunt everThe Great Once Wayne Gretzky sets the all time assist recordTy Fighter reveals his love of One Tree HillThe first portable computer makes it's first appearance1st female coxswain leads Yale to victoryThe Bucksf Fizz win Eurovision1st ever Hispanic mayor elected The dumbest bank robbers in Baltimore historyRick James Street Songs releasedGeneral Omar Bradley dies1st diagnosis of what would become AIDSFernandomania is also diagnosed Hollywood Squares ends its first runJoe Dante's The Howling releasedGeorge Romero's Knightriders releasedNIGHTHAWKS hits theatersEddie Van Halen marries Valerie BertinelliLarry Holmes defeats Trevor BurbickArts and Entertainment (A&E Channel) hits cable tvJoe Louis diesTulsi Gabbard belched into the worldBernstein or Berenstain Bears?15 coal miners die in ColoradoBuck Rogers canceledRingo Starr in CAVEMANThe longest professional baseball game ever playedTom Seaver becomes the 5th pitcher to hit 3000KsHayden Christensen bornThe death of the Tetris KingThe last Women's Professional Basketball game playedFinal episode of SOAP airsWeird Al Yankovic makes his television debutFalcon Crest airs its pilot episodeEric Clapton in a car wreckJC Penny introduces penny bondsLargest bank robbery in historyTime capsule discovered at the Empire State BuildingThe first monster truck BIGFOOT bornPaul McCartney's WINGS get clippedSpiro Agnew continues to be a piece of shitMan falls into the biggest hole on earthBillie Jean King sued for being a lesbianSteve Carlton becomes the 6th pitcher to strike out 3000 battersBud Light is marketed for the first timelist of music videos that debuted

After a heroic trifle with the evil Kutchek, the boys are once again hurled into the throes of space and time. On this episode, T-Bone and Ty Fighter land in Daytona Beach Florida in the midst of a Michelob Light Wet T-Shirt Contest. Who will win? The results may surprise you. Topic Discussed:Bobby Sands begins his hunger strikeMiracle on Ice T.V. Movie debutsHoward Stern makes his first broadcast in Washington D.C.The Star Wars radio drama releasedPope Assassinated?!Which Happy Days cast member gets SHOT!!??Timex releases an early home PCWalter Cronkite resignsthe shame of DORF on Golf John Hinkley Sr. tells his son he's on his ownMurder at DisneylandAchievements in SURGERY! First heart and lung transplant Dan Rather takes over the worldBette Davis Eyes goes straight to the topThe Atlanta Child MurdersThe World's Largest Sun Dial is unleashed upon the worldThe first Rubiks Cube speed championship occursBruce Springsteen sings about the mafiaThe Ropers leave Three's Companya Masonic Lodge tries to overthrow ItalyThe Greatest American Hero debutsArkansas adopts creationism in public schoolsRemember the Titans captain passes awayLast reported lynching by the ku klux klanThe first Mongolian in spaceGod Bless John McClainNazi Hunts continueUltraman 80 endsOzzy Osbourne bites the head off a doveRonald Reagan assassination attemptAunt Jemima passesChariots of Fire released in the UKthe First Annual Golden Raspberry Awards were handed out

The blast back to February 1981 to discuss all things 80's. Topics includeRound-up of classic arcade game releasesThe NFL season extends into February for the first time.what would a degree in aeronautical engineering look like in 1914?Norway elects it's first FEMALE Prime Minister, and she's a DOCTOR?!A republican senator caught with a 28 year old male internJoni Mitchell inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.Brisbane Australia sets a quirky world recordA Vietnam POW was convicted of helping the North Vietcong in North CarolinaThe Brady Brides debutsPrince Charles proposes to Lady Di (We wish them well)George Harrison and Paul McCartney record a tribute song for John LennonCircus Fires!!Ringling Bros soaked the circus tents in GASOLINE?Worst disasters in Greek Sport historyRitual beheading of a San Fransisco manBill Haley diesPhil Collins releases his first solo albumThe most violent hockey game ever playedAn employee accidentally opens a nuclear valve spilling 59,000 gallons of radioactive materialRush releases Moving PicturesMy Bloody Valentine releasedA lost Mozart symphony is discovered Ralph Bakshi releases American PopYellow Face runs rampantRupert Murdoch purchases the London Timessewer explosions rock KentuckyWayne Gretzky sets a new record for Hat TricksFrank Sinatra cleared of ties to the mobThe F dash dash dash word is muttered on SNLMakenzie Phillips shocks the world in People MagazineFallen Angel debutsThe lost art of made-for-TV MoviesChristopher Cross; the king of the Grammy'sa nine year old boy robs a bankThe death of DiscoJoey Coyle finds 2 million bucks!The Munster's RevengeHelicopter chase in France!Ebony and Ivory recordedThe February 1981 Cosmo Quiz

Happy New Year! The Time Barbarians are BACK with a brand new year of exciting content! Yes, we've plundered the deepest recesses of the interwebs to bring you all the exciting happenings of January 1981. So pry off a cap of Michelob dark, kick your sandled feet up, and check out all the cool shit we uncovered.Topics Include:9 to 5 still dominating First recorded use of CRACK cocaineAxis and Allies debutsChicken McNuggets make their way into test kitchensMinimum wage increasesThe Yorkshire Ripper is capturedTANKS!The Great Space CoasterThe UFO from FranceStymie passes awayDynasty premiresYorkshire girl sneezes for two yearsHill Street Blues airsBase jumping becomes official 13 dead, nothing saidThe agreement is signed between the US and Iran to release the hostagesRonald Reagan is sworn inIran releases the hostagesThe DeLorean rolls off the production lineThe official US excecutioner diesReagan ends the gas warsHappy birthday Frodo BagginsJoel Schumacher makes his film debutThe first parade FOR Vietnam Veterans is held

On this very special Christmas episode our tackle such holiday topics as:The U.S. release of Pac-ManSouth Korea introduces COLOR TELEVISIONThe debut of BravoA death squad in El Salvador gives new meaning to MissionaryOctober SurpriseAustralia releases Superman IILed Zepplin call it quitsFlash GordonPopeye released in theatersHere lies Darby CrashThe murder of John LennonMagnum P.I.Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder go to prisonApple enters the stock marketReagan is sworn inThe death of Col. SandersDolly Parton has two HUGE hitsThe Silent BowlThe Losing New Orleans SaintsThe amazing story of the Frozen woman

From wastelands to walkmans, we are your barbaric spiritual guides throughout the decade of decadence known as the 1980's. Topics on this episode include:Ireland makes contraceptives available for the first timeArchie Bunker's Place debutsRonald Reagan TROUNCES Saint Jimmy Carter in the presidential election.The first insulin pump activatesThe Death of Cool- Steve McQueenCyanide in the CourtroomScooby Doo and Scrappy Doo debutsThe kidnapping of Dan RatherVoyager I closes in on the rings of SaturnBerzerk arcade game releasedThe creepy caverns of Arcadesthe inspiration of Raging Bull The worst season of Saturday Night LiveBig Thunder Mountain Railroad opens at DisneyCanadian Serial KillersBarbara Mandrell and the Mandrell SistersGoodbye Chrissy Snow, Hello Territhe child sexualization of Calvin KleinWho ACTUALLY shot J.R.John Lennon's tiny BeatleMae West passesEddie Murphy debutsYogi Bear's Christmas The Infamous No Mas between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto DuranCheech and Chong Next Movie hits the home entertainment marketBosom BuddiesThe Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup

Topics include The denial of Goldie Hawn Muhammad Ali’s final fight Bob Costas debutsThe Thundar the Barbarian brethren The death of Buckwheat Bloodshed at Blood, Sweat and Tears

Sorry heroes and sheroes for the delay! Ol Ty Fighter had to enlarge the font on the mircofische from 12 to 48 cause his eyes are going south.Topics includeTerry Fox’s Marathon of HopeThe Bonnano crime familyMothers Against Drunk DrivingPowers Booth at the Prime Time Emmy boycottSolid Gold airs for the first time.Ronald Reagan is a SCUMBAG1980 Fake NewsWho shot Eddie Haskell?Bob Marley plays his final showJohn Bonham diesCarl Sagan becomes a household nameThe Ethernet is bornHit Parader Magazine fan letters

On this adventure topics include....The debut of Cinemax and how our dongs were never the sameJohn Lennon and Yoko Ono hit the recording studioPanda bears take Mexico by storm for 8 fun filled daysDeaths. Deaths. And DeathsJimmy Carter wins the Democratic nomination besting Ted KennedyMonsters of Rock festivalAmerica sees the B-2 bomber for the first timeAmerica sees Mr.T for the first timeThe Lakota tell the government to kiss their collective assesMacaulay Macaulay Culkin CulkinThe death of Tex AveryWe seek out TV Guide for a discussion on children’s programming

The clash of metal rang out as T-Bone's axe met the stranger's blade, a hidden sword now gleaming in the moonlight. Sparks flew, illuminating the fierce determination and sweat beaded in T-Bone's eyes. Ty Fighter circled around, seeking an opening, his scimitar trained on the enemy. Fissure Floodplain, Kutchek number two henchman, moved with a fluidity that spoke of years of combat, his every motion calculated and deadly. As the two warriors fought with primal fury, the Floodplain’s laughter cut through the chaos, a chilling reminder of their peril.In the midst of the fray, a deafening roar erupted from the darkness beyond. The ground trembled beneath their feet as a massive, armored vehicle, bristling with weapons and adorned with grotesque trophies, thundered into view. Kutcheck’s war machine, a behemoth that had laid waste to countless challengers, bore down upon them. Floodplain leapt back, his face twisting into a mocking sneer. "You fight well, but this is where your legend ends," he spat, retreating to the shadows. T-Bone and Ty Fighter turned to face the oncoming juggernaut, their hearts pounding. As the war machine's cannons locked onto them, the roar of its engines drowned out all other sound, leaving the two barbarians staring down their doom with unyielding resolve. Find out what high adventure awaits in this episode of Time barbarians of the 1980s IN Time!Topics discussed in this episode include:O’ Canada becomes the new Canadian national anthemAirplane! The MovieThe Grateful Dead incite a riot?!The final performance of Led Zeppelin’s classic Stairway to HeavenThe 1980 Moscow OlympicsThe death of Peter Sellers

BANZAIIIIIII!! The boys are back with another super setting episode of the summer of sequels! This time we're flipping butthole first into 1986's classic the Karate Kid part II: the story continues. Find out why this beauty is a worthy follow up, what exactly the drum technique is, and 10 other movies you should enjoy if you love this as much we do!follow us @pumpaction_podcast or skoden_cinema on instagramleave us a review on Itunesgive us money @ $pumpactionpodcastMVTOOOOOOO

It's independence day, and what could be more American than Paul Hogan and Crocodile Dundee? In this episode, the fellas talk about the superior follow up to Hogan's prior installment, Colombian drug lords, hip-hop gang warfare, six year olds, and Australian BBQ bats are just a taste of the discussion. Find out if you have what it takes to join the Australian Army Special Forces, along with a myriad of firsts. Fire up the grill, throw some shrimp on it, and crack open a luke warm Fosters.

This episode finds our heroes smack dab in the middle of June 1980. Topics include:The inaugural broadcast of CNNThe bombing of the statue of libertyTy Fighter's trip to Gilley's Honky TonkThe genius of Richard PryorWacky GaddafiThe brief filmography of John BelushiAlien vs. AliensThe Sony WalkmanThe ChipmunksDon't forget to get your limited edition art prints and inspirational rock workout CDs! Email us at pumpactionpod@gmail.com

Lace up your boots, assemble you bayonets, and march into battle as the fellas talk about one of the MANY tremendous films released in 1989; Glory. We'll uncover the film's development, production, and release. We'll talk about both the historical accuracies , as well the inaccuracies.Whether you're a history buff, or a film enthusiast, this episode takes a compelling look at a landmark movie that continues to resonate today

Once again, our heroes have been sucked into another vortex, this time landed in the merry month of MAY 1980! Topics in this episode include,The Empire Strikes BackSouth Roads MallConeysMothers Against Drunk Driver (M.A.D.D.)The longest prison sentence ever served in US historyMt. Saint HelensArt CarneyHarry S. TrumanThe Nixon TapesThe Bubble Boy

Distraught over the abduction of their trusted seer, Freya, the two eternal champions must once again bend time and space in order to get her back! In this episode, topics discussed are....Kramer vs. KramerAndy KaufmanThe Lottery ScandalThe Boston Marathon shim shamIron Maiden's debutThe importance of the TV Mini-SeriesGordie HoweMatt Groening and Life in HellHoward SternAnd More!

We here at Pump Action Action don't speak in emoticons, so you'll have to use your imagination. Nevertheless, join us for a SPECIAL LOVER'S EDITION episode of our discussion of the most beloved movie of all time, The Princess Bride. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or just plain hopeless, you won't wanna miss this! So grab your significant other, turn the hi-fi Enrico Palazzo records to a comfortable low, light a Yankee candle, plate the chocolate whey covered strawberries, and join us!#ThePrincessBride #LoveStory #EpicFantasy #PumpAction #ArnoCorps

One day before re-recording this episode, we received the news about the untimely passing of Carl Weathers. We thought the best way we could thank him would be to discuss the man's career and highlight all his memorable roles. Of the many often over looked projects he completed during his lifetime, perhaps the most forgotten is 1988'a Action Jackson. Join us we deep dive into this adrenaline fueled thrill ride. From explosive car chases to bone crunching fight scenes, w break down the pulse-pounding action and discuss its enduring legacy. Don't forget to email us at pumpactionpod@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @pumpaction_podcast.